Raymond Dean Young, 78, of Venedocia, Ohio, died at 7:17 on June 17, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 13, 1943 to Walter Norman and Sylvia Mae Jones Young, in Bryan, Ohio.  After graduating from Spencerville High School, class of 61, he served in the US Army.  He married Mary Elizabeth Robey Young on July 10, 1965 in Spencerville, Ohio.  Survivors include his wife Mary, of 55 years, and 2 children, Angela Annette (Haulie) Marshall of Kenton, Ohio, and Neal Ray (Heather) Young of Wildomar, California.  Four grandchildren; Bradly (Erin)Marshall, Katelyn Marshall, Simon Young, and Lillian Young and one great grandchild, Autumn Rae Marshall.   He was proud and supportive of his children and grandchildren as well as his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by 3 siblings, Lloyd Young of Destin, Florida, Marvin (Judy) Young of Spencerville, and Marie Young Detrick of Spencerville.

He was preceded in death by 2 siblings, Norman Young and Glenn Young a brother-in-law, Ned Detrick, and 2 sisters-in-law, Angie McGlothern and Jackie Young.

He retired from Aeroquip Corporation of Van Wert Ohio and had many occupations prior. He also enjoyed working at Huggy Bear Campground during a few of his retirement years.

Ray was a member of the Spencerville Friends Church, Spencerville Historical Society, and at one time the Lima Beane Barbershop Chorus and Gold Prospectors Association of America.

He had many hobbies and interests including genealogy, bee keeping, rug weaving, and chair caning.  He shared many of these hobbies with his wife.  One of his favorite projects was restoring a 1957 MGA. He also enjoyed traveling, helping others, and spending time with family.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at the Tomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, Ohio with Pastor Howard Dudley officiating.  Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery with the US Army Honor Guard and Spencerville Veterans having military rites.

Family will receive friends from 2 – 8 pm on Monday and after 9 am on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to CHP Hospice Care of Delphos or Spencerville Friends Church.

Condolences may be sent to… tbayliff @woh.rr.com.